1. Ministry Site Profile (MSP)
--The Church’s Resume

2. Four Parts to the Survey
1. Who We Are Now?
A. Demographics, Budget, etc.
Ex. How big our church is? Where it is located?
B. Trends in the Community
2. Our Vision for Mission
A. Ministry Site Characteristics (Who we are at Church)
B. Purpose, Gifts, and Mission Priorities
3. Leadership Needs
Top Five Ministry Tasks
Top Five Priorities for the Church
Focus Areas (Mutual Expectations)
Congregation support for new Minister
4. Commentary and Reflection

3. Information Gathering Process
1. Fill Out Survey –DONE
2. Share Survey Results for MSP with Congregation– February 18, 2018
3. Gather additional feedback from congregation in Small Groups for MSP– February 25, 2018
4. Put together the information from the Survey and the Focus Groups – 3/12/2018
5. PPC Review the Survey Results and Approve –3/13/18
6. Call Committee Review the Survey Results -3/20/18
7. Submit to the ELCA Synod office -3/27/18

4. Results of the Survey: Who we are as a community?
Formal and programmatic and less spontaneous
Some short term goals, but not a solid long term plan
We are more homogenous than diverse
We prefer tired and true ideas over provoking and challenging ideas
We perceive conflict as more destructive than constructive
Our facilities are used by the community and not just us
We are not well trained to minister outside our walls
We focus on ideas and beliefs more than skills and action
We participate in “some” , but not aggressively in Synod activities
We focus on both biblical studies and contemporary issues

5. Results of the Survey: Top Five Ministry Tasks for the New Pastor
Preaching/Worship
Pastoral care and Visitation
2. Youth and family ministry
3. Music / worship/Arts
3. Building a sense of community
4. Children's ministry
5. Christian education
5. Ministry with Seniors

6. Results of the Survey Top Five Gifts Needed from New Pastor
Help people develop their spiritual life
Be an effective communicator
2. Be effect in working with youth
2. Have talents in the areas of music, arts , and writing
3. Be active in visitation of members and non-members
4. Be able to share leadership and work in a team
5. Be effective working with children
5. Build a sense of community with whom he/she works
5. Have a strong commitment and loyalty to the church

7. Results of the Survey Focus Areas for the New Pastor for the First Year
Preaching/Worship Leadership (21)
Balanced service with tradition, contemporary and christian rock , coupled with less rituals
Strong music program at worship
Inspiration sermons
Work with youth and family ministry (19)
Confirmation
Senior classes
Bible Studies (Small groups, Faith Groups) (13)
Increase membership (10)
Active in the community (inside and outside church) (7)
Get to know individuals, families, seniors, and youth (7)
Hospital visits and elderly care and visits (7)
Listen to the needs of the congregation (7)
Set Goals and Strategy (2)

8. Results of the Survey Top Ways We Will Support New Pastor
Be Open to New Ideas (14) Volunteer (13) Pray (11) Be patient, good listener, and explain the church (10) Be Friendly and Welcoming (10) Attend Church (5) Help Financially (5) *One even said look for a new home

9. Next Steps